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Need to focus on tri-colors of Indian flag for development and economic growth: Modi

New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): After launching "Getting India Back on Track: An Action Agenda for Reform" edited by Bibek Debroy, Ashley J Tellis and Reece Trevor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the need is to focus on tri-colors of Indian flag for development and economic growth. Modi said that green revolution that is for environment, white revolution for milk production, saffron revolution for more energy production and blue revolution for fisheries sector is what India requires at the time. The Prime Minister also said that we need to stress upon three factors, Skill, Scale and Speed to compete with China. Jun 8, 2014
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People's safety more important than providing water from Mullaperiyar dam: Oommen Chandy

Chennai, June 08 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, while discussing the Mullaperiyar Dam issue on Sunday said that he is not averse to giving water to Tamil Nadu but that his only concern is safety of people of Kerala. The Mullaperiyar Dam site is in Kerala, but the reservoir mainly serves Tamil Nadu. Kerala wanted the structure to be demolished, while Tamil Nadu had fiercely opposed the move. Kerala advocated for the construction of a new dam to banish prevailing fears of an impending disaster in the event of the dam's collapse. Jun 8, 2014
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No reason to kill Vijay Pandit, want real culprits to get caught soon: Narendra Bhati

New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): Following BJP leader Late Vijay Pandit's wife Geeta's allegations that SP leader Narendra Bhati is one amongst those who killed the leader, Bhati refuted all allegations against him. Bhati said that he had no connections with the BJP leader and he had never spoken or met him even. He also said that there was no reason to kill Pandit as he never had any bone of contention with Vijay Pandit. Further, the SP leader demanded the real culprits to be caught soon by the authorities. Bhati also said that BJP is politicizing the issue unnecessarily against him and the Samajwadi Party. Jun 8, 2014
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Teams created to arrest culprits in BJP leader murder case, maintaining peace: ADG

Dadri, June 08 (ANI): Talking about the BJP leader murder case wherein Vijay Pandit was shot dead by an unidentified man in Greater Noida, ADG Law and Order in Dadri, Devendra Chauhan said that the incident is very saddening. He said that special teams are created to arrest the culprits and the second priority is maintaining peace in the area so that the normal life continues. Jun 8, 2014
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Kejriwal demands subsidies for water and electricity from Central government for Delhi

New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said his party hopes he will fulfill expectations of people. Kejriwal hoped that the NDA government would put a check on rising gas prices. He also urged the BJP to address water and electricity issues, especially in the capital. Jun 8, 2014
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Talks between Sushma Swaraj and Wang Yi were cordial, useful, productive and substantive: MEA

New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Sunday said that the talks between External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi were productive, useful and substantial. Akbaruddin while briefing media on the Indo-Sino talks told reporters that all issues of significance were raised and discussed in a frank and cordial manner during the meeting. Jun 8, 2014
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India has to be cautious and tactful while dealing with China: Tibetan-in-exile

Dharamsala, June 08 (ANI): Tibetans living-in-exile in Dharamsala town of Himachal Pradesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to be careful during discussions with China, considering the critical border and trade issues between the two Asian giants. China's foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Sunday and met his India counterpart Sushma Swaraj. Tibetan lawmaker in-exile, Karma Yeshi, said the visit is more of China's strategy to understand Modi's take on bilateral ties. Meanwhile, Tibetan Activist Lobsang Wangyal said Modi should explicitly define his stand on the issue of Tibet during his meeting with Chinese foreign minister. Jun 8, 2014
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Stars attend 2014 MTV African Music Awards

Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o wins the personality of the year award at the 2014 MTV African Music Awards (MAMA) held in South Africa's southeastern city of Durban. Duration: 00:43 Jun 8, 2014
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Mumbai Metro runs into technical glitch on first day

Mumbai, June 8 (ANI): The first day of Mumbai Metro did not turn out to be too smooth both for the Maharashtra Government and the citizens of the maximum city as the services ran into a technical problem. The metro train flagged off by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan early this morning was stalled for about 30 minutes at the Jagriti Nagar station due to a technical problem. Some of the trains are now packed with passengers as it is stranded at the stations en route. The trains also halted for five to ten minutes at Saki Naka station before heading for Versova, where it reached 20-30 minutes late, thereby affecting the frequency of trains on the reverse route. The Metro service was inaugurated by Chavan from the Versova station and was accompanied by Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) Chairman Anil Ambani. Jun 8, 2014
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Wife of Vijay Pandit blames SP leader for husband's murder

Dadri, June 8 (ANI): Vijay Pandit's wife and Dadri Nagar Panchayat Chairman Geeta Pandit has accused Samajwadi Party leader Narendra Singh Bhati for her husband's murder. She alleged that no action was taken even after they lodged a formal complaint with the UP police. Pandit had been receiving threatening calls since the elections. Jun 8, 2014
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